2008-03-17

My Blog Disclaimer

I use my blog to vent and to just release steam that needs to be released. I guess it just depends if the collective "they" and/or "them" understand that it is what it is. It can be the cold, harsh, bitter, somewhat biased views from my perspective. Or it can be the jovial, lighthearted commentary on what occurs in my day. Of course everyone who reads my blog is entitled to their own opinions and whilst I may read them and take some comfort in the advice, or take them with a grain of salt it is ultimately my blog and my thoughts that are there and it is up to me whether to take them seriously or not.

A high school buddy of mine once told me, "Opinions are like butts, everyone has them" and I learned this as well when I was in college getting critiqued on my studio projects. Sure, everyone has an opinion or advice and whether they are qualified to give that advice and/or opinion or even if it is solicited, in the end, it is up to me as how I will react to what was said. People will always read into things the way they want to read into it, even if one has a disclaimer or just flat out says, "This is my opinion, these are my views" someone out there will undoubtedly be offended or agree with whatever has been said.

It is only human nature.

Take or give with a grain of salt, whether people are just trying to be helpful or spiteful, it always remains in our own perceptions as how we take the advice or react to the opinions that we are given.